5.
Measure M2 2025 Update: Next 10 Delivery Plan
Francesca Ching/Rose Casey
Overview
The Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan provides a strategic framework for delivering
Measure M2 freeway, roadway, transit, and environmental projects. Staff has prepared the
2025 update of the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan, which incorporates the most recent
Measure M2 sales tax revenue forecast, current external funding assumptions, and refined
project schedules and costs. This update outlines near-term commitments through fiscal
year 2034-35, supports fiscal sustainability, and emphasizes the timely delivery of
transportation benefits for the Orange County community. The draft update is presented to
the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors for review and adoption.
Recommendation(s)
A.
Adopt the 2025 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan.
B.
Direct staff to continue to work with Metrolink to develop a financially sustainable
service plan, such as establishing a target Orange County Transportation Authority
funding level as part of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget development process.
C.
Direct staff to continue monitoring revenue and project cost shifts that could affect
the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan and, if necessary, report to the Orange
County Transportation Authority Board of Directors with changes.
Attachments:
6.
Measure M2 Ten-Year Review Update
Francesca Ching/Rose Casey
Overview
Ordinance No. 3 includes a provision to conduct a comprehensive review of the project
and program elements of the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan at least
every ten years. The results of the first ten-year review were presented to the Board of
Directors on October 12, 2015. Efforts for the next review, consistent with the
Board-approved framework, are underway. An update on progress - including analyses to
date, outreach activities, and next steps - along with an accompanying draft Action Plan is
presented to the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
Recommendation(s)
Direct staff to complete evaluation of Measure M2 program performance and proceed with
development of an accompanying Action Plan for future Board of Directors’ consideration.
Attachments: